Bruins bring 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Utah Hockey Club

Utah Hockey Club (7-8-3, in the Central Division) vs. Boston Bruins (8-9-3, in the Atlantic Division)

Boston; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins look to end a three-game losing streak when they play the Utah Hockey Club.

Boston has a 5-4-2 record in home games and an 8-9-3 record overall. The Bruins have conceded 69 goals while scoring 48 for a -21 scoring differential.

Utah has a 3-4-2 record on the road and a 7-8-3 record overall. The Utah Hockey Club have gone 3-3-3 when they commit more penalties than their opponent.

The matchup Thursday is the second meeting between these teams this season. The Utah Hockey Club won 2-1 in overtime in the previous meeting.

TOP PERFORMERS: David Pastrnak has eight goals and nine assists for the Bruins. Mason Lohrei has over the last 10 games.

Nick Schmaltz has 13 assists for the Utah Hockey Club. Logan Cooley has scored goals over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Bruins: 4-4-2, averaging 2.1 goals, 3.5 assists, 4.6 penalties and 10.9 penalty minutes while giving up 3.4 goals per game.

Utah Hockey Club: 3-5-2, averaging 2.6 goals, 4.6 assists, 4.1 penalties and 12.4 penalty minutes while giving up three goals per game.

INJURIES: Bruins: None listed.

Utah Hockey Club: None listed.

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